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44, 955 - Saturday counting while I listen to the F1 qualifying session. Also trying to finalise accommodation for the first part of our holiday - it's looking like it may be a case of turn up and wing it for the first couple of days

...and I have to update my list!
I enjoyed The Who show at MSG so much that I am now seeing them in Philadelphia tomorrow! 😎 The price of the tickets in the sections on the floor was greatly-reduced (so much so that the show I’m seeing tomorrow is less expensive than the ticket I got for the MSG show, despite being a much closer seat and in a stadium to boot). Thus, it was a deal I couldn’t pass up.
One more Who show in Philly... 🎸

I'm sorry that happens. I watch it take place all the time. I've never thought of women as anything but my equal.
I"m still angry that Drake gets away with mocking other players during basketball games. I didn't like it before, and now he's doing it to my team. I'm ornery that someone from the New York Times wrote an opinion piece which supports Drake's behavior. If I behaved as he does-I'd get thrown out of the game. I'm tired of privileged people getting away with breaking rules. If my team loses, so be it. Nobody should be disrespected in the process.
I'm also sad for, and worried about. all the people enduring the severe weather in my country. Utter devastation and record flooding is occurring. The people interviewed on TV look broken. There are more rounds of bad weather tonight. There were tornadoes on the ground while I watched the news. Most states in America's Heartland have very little crops planted because it's too wet.

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5 podcast episodes every activist needs
April 30 2019 | By: SADOF ALEXANDER
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Chances are, you know someone who’s obsessed with podcasts. You might even be that person. Podcasts have exploded into popularity in recent years. In fact, there’s over 500,000 on Apple Podcasts alone!
Whether you’re a long-time listener, or looking for a place to start, we’ve got a great list of podcast episodes for you. What makes it so great? Each one of these episodes covers an important issue, so you can learn something new while you listen!
Sooo Many White Guys Phoebe, Javier Muñoz, and Gayle Smith Fight the Good Fight!
In case it wasn’t clear, we love Phoebe Robinson. The best-selling author, podcast queen, and ONE and (RED) ambassador uses her influence to talk about important issues, always mixing in a few laughs.
She began her podcast Sooo Many White Guys as a way to push back against the predominance of white men in comedy. Her podcast often features guests who are women and/or people of color talking about race, feminism, and social issues.
Her most recent episode features none other than our own CEO, Gayle Smith, and actor Javier Munoz, who’s also a (RED) ambassador! They discuss how Gayle and Javier got to where they are today, and give some important insights into the HIV/AIDS crisis.
African Tech RoundUp Wajenzi’s Alain Nkurukiye on Galvanising Diasporans to Back Economic Growth in Africa
African Tech RoundUp covers everything digital, technological, and innovative coming out of Africa. This organization, based in Johannesburg, produces podcasts, op-eds, media projects, and more. Their podcasts dive deep into the growing tech scene with guests who are working in the industry.
This episode features guest Alain Nkurukiye, the founder of tech startup Wajenzi. When he worked in the Netherlands, he wanted to give back to his home in Burundi. Now, his mission is to give the African diaspora a way to invest in entrepreneurs in their home nations.
Sincerely, Hueman 2018 Year End Special (Part 2)
Sincerely, Hueman tells stories about everyday people who are changing communities. Each episode features leaders that spark social good through local and global movements. They share a diverse array of stories, showing that everyone has the ability to create positive change for people worldwide.
The second part of their 2018 end-of-year special features Ashaba Faridah. Ashaba, one of the few female pilots in Uganda, is the founder of Bambino Life Foundation. Her organization encourages girls to get an education, creates awareness for children living with disability, and donates needed items to orphanages.
The Guilty Feminist Period Poverty with Gemma Cairney, Amika George, Grace Campbell
The Guilty Feminist is a comedy podcast that balances hilarious wit with smart discussion. Hosts Deborah Frances-White and Sofie Hagen invite guests to go in-depth on all things feminism.
This episode is about period poverty. Their guests are activists who tackle period taboos and work to make sanitary products accessible. The discussion highlights the global issue of period poverty and how we can stop it. Of course, some tongue-in-cheek comedy about menstruation is also in the mix.
Pod Save the World The Worst Humanitarian Crisis since WWII
There’s tons of political podcasts out there, but few can break down big issues like Pod Save the World does. This foreign policy podcast makes global issues relatable and easy to understand. They also focus on how people can get involved.
This episode dives deep into the current refugee crisis, how it happened, and how it affects us all. The guest, David Miliband, highlights how the circumstances for displacement are often man-made. But, there is a silver lining – everyone, particularly young people, can help solve this crisis.

With or Without You.
Possibly my favourite live version of this song (well, perhaps - apart from Belfast in 2015). Just makes you feel alive. Spent 3 nights in Paris a couple of weeks ago for my wife's 50th.....couldn't get this outta my head!😉❤️

What concert?
It is beautiful outside again today. I slept with the windows open last night. I've gone from flannel to shorts and a tee between breakfast and lunch. My apartment had that fresh rain smell when I woke up this morning. I do wish the storms would tame for all of us. Many people lost everything, once again, to tornadoes. This time it was in the middle of the night in the South/Midwestern part of my country. There is massive flooding. Two runaway barges hit a dam and one of them just sank. It's a good thing it's not me but a lot of people are hurting right now. My heart and prayers are with them.